Short Description
Designregio Kortrijk and ABBY Kortrijk, museum for visual art are joining forces and invite you to participate in Designers in Residence Kortrijk 2025, with the theme “Metamorphosis”. The residency runs from Friday, September 5 to Friday, December 5, 2025.
Since 2014, Designers in Residence Kortrijk has been organized by Designregio Kortrijk, a platform for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Kortrijk region. This region is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) and embodies design thinking, visible through its design education, creative manufacturing industry, international events, and inspiring public spaces.
Theme: Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is at the heart of how we reinterpret and rediscover materials, concepts, and identities. Ceramics, as an ancient craft and art form, is a prime medium of transformation: from soft, malleable clay to a hard, durable material. This process mirrors profound social and ecological transformations. How can ceramics help us understand and express change? How can the medium reflect contemporary issues around identity, sustainability, and technology?
Eligibility
We are seeking young, driven designers and artists (national and international) who are open to collaboration, experimentation, and research. Experience with ceramics is a plus but not a requirement—affinity with the theme and an experimental design approach is key.
Submission Requirements
Submit your portfolio in PDF format (max. 6 MB and 10 pages) including a biography, a CV and a motivation related to the theme.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Travel reimbursement
- Accommodation
- Fee
- Access to Budalab Open Makerspace and workshop space
- Expert and practical support from Designregio Kortrijk & Abby Kortrijk
Entry Fee
None
Location
Kortrijk, Belgium
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 23 May 2025
Website Link: https://designregio-kortrijk.be/en/news-events/open-call-designers-in-residence-kortrijk-2025-metamorphosis
